I am always very grateful to the artists who share their techniques, or something new that they saw or learned. The curious experimenter in me always wants to try and see if it ‘fits me’. This time I tried mixed media collage. It started as learning experience from trying to make crystalline collage paper that I saw here (‘True Color’ blog). Then when I blogged with Carly on how she did it, turned out that I did exactly opposite. No problem. I’ll call it “my own twist” on the process. After all, I didn’t plan to make a collage. I combined it with pour media technique that I learned here (‘Puddle of Thoughts’ blog) and planned just to frame it as it is. Somehow, a week later, the idea about this particular collage was born and I forgot all about framing (I just need to do another one to fulfill that plan). I used purposely created creases of the tissue paper as the leaves’ veins and I like the effect. So, you’ll be the judge…

I also learned on one post today about Austin Kleon’s book ‘Steal Like an Artist’. I looked at it on Amazon and it has a very good ‘Look inside’ on it. So, for those of you who still try to create your own style, like I do…”start copying what you love…”.

Under the Rainbow Moon… (somewhere on another planet)

Under the Rainbow Moon – fragment – You can see 3D leaves and moon effect

Under the Rainbow Moon – fragment – You can see 3D leaves and moon effect

Thanks for visiting my blog, Yelena. I love what you’ve done with mixed media on canvas in this piece. And I agree — it’s so true that looking for inspiration from other artists can start a whole new direction of your own!

Absolutely stunning work, Yelena! I came over to thank you for your recent visit to my blog and liking one of my posts…and am so glad I did. Look forward to keeping up with your talents and reflections.

It’s neat to see someone “stretch” themselves and create something wonderful! There are so many talented interesting artists with phenomenal ideas…and I love the words of wisdom re; copy…copying and making it your own is the highest form of flattery…now that I am “stuck” again, perhaps will try something in mixed media…thanks for the inspiration

“I do not exist to impress the world. I exist to live my life in a way that will make me happy. ” -Richard Bach, Illusions-

About YZ

Hi, My name is Yelena (or Elena in Russian).
I am a self-taught artist who enjoys the process of creation and transformation of the blank canvas into art. I don't have an art education, but my desire to create brought me into painting not so long ago. So, I am in the experimenting stage now. And My Gallery is a journal of it.
Painting, photography,doing anything creative excites me and makes me happy. And I thank You for allowing me to share my happiness with You. I'm grateful you're here!
...You can read more on the "About Me" page.